I Want to Be an Engineer

About this book

For the child who says, "I want to be an engineer when Igrow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look atbeing an engineer.I never knew that there were so many different ways to be anengineer. When my big brother goes to school for engineering, I learn thatthere are engineers who build buildings and design big rockets. Did you knowthat there are other kinds of engineers too? There are environmental engineers, plumbing engineers, robotic engineers--and many more! Maybe I'll be anengineer, too?With this story blending narrative with nonfiction elements, readers meet the wide variety of engineers who do so much to support ourcommunities.I Want to Be an Engineer is partof a I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important communityhelpers. This Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to soundout words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, theshort sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books supportsuccess for children eager to start reading on their own.For anyone looking for books about community helpers forkids, the I Can Read My Community books are a great choice. The books arebright and upbeat and feature characters who are diverse in terms ofgender, race, age, and body type. Kids ages 3-6 will enjoy finding out moreabout the people who do so much to help all of our communities.